HIRING FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2025/2026 – (part-time or full-time)

ICSV is currently seeking a qualified School Counselor for Elementary and Middle School to join our team for the 2025/2026 school year. 

The Elementary and Middle School Counselor supports students’ academic, social, and emotional development. They provide guidance through regularly scheduled whole-class instruction, small group counseling, and one-on-one counseling with students. The E/MS Counselor also collaborates with and serves as a resource for teachers, administrators, and parents. The E/MS Counselor helps create a positive learning environment and school culture by assisting students with conflict resolution and any other challenges students may face. In addition, the E/MS Counselor will develop initiatives that ensure a smooth transition for students from Elementary to Middle School and from Middle School to High School.

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, education, or a related field required; Master’s Degree in Counseling preferred
• Have school counseling certification or be working toward certification
• Experience as an international school counselor ideal
• Fluency in English; knowledge of German language preferred
• Show commitment to the authority of the Scriptures in his/her philosophy of counseling
• Should have relationship gifts and a personality which enables and enhances positive interaction with elementary school and middle school age students and their parents
• Classroom teaching experience at the elementary and/or middle school level preferred
• Prefer to have counseling experience in a cross-cultural environment 
• Agrees to abide by decisions of the Board and administration of ICSV
• Have a commitment of at least 2 years to ICSV

Spiritual Qualifications

• Personal relationship with Jesus Christ
• Commitment to support ICSV’s Christian mission and faith-based education
• Willingness to honor and uphold all standards outlined in the Faculty Handbook
• Ability to sign the ICSV Statement of Faith
• Active member of a church that supports the school’s Statement of Faith

Key Competencies 

• Knowledge of current trends in counseling and the social/emotional development of children ages 5-15
• Computer skills, ability to work with a wide range of programs
• Ability to work effectively with school staff, parents, and students
• Knowledge of the American Education System, preferred
• Basic knowledge of other educational systems, such as the Austrian public schools, helpful
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required

Benefits for eligible employees

• Financial support for professional development after one year
• Tuition and fee discounts for staff with children

If you are passionate about Christ and working with children excites you, we would love to get to know you.  

Please forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to the HR Department at recruiting@icsv.at 

This is an exciting time to join ICSV!